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AI has powerful uses for First Nations oral cultural knowledge. Here’s how

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names and images of people who have died. Much of the conversation about artificial intelligence (AI) and Indigenous peoples focuses on harms, such as…

Donald Trump has made some bold claims on the US economy. But how do they stack up against the data?

In the annual State of the Union address in late February, the US president, Donald Trump, declared: “This is the golden age of America.” In a lengthy and wide-ranging address, the president told his fellow…

ECB to promote women’s financial literacy with fitness tracker

The European Central Bank is launching a financial literacy campaign for women based on step-counting. ECB president Christine Lagarde unveiled the programme, named EuroSteps, at an event on March 2 ahead of International Women’s Day,…

Israel prepared for weeks-long Iran campaign, unlikely to deploy ground forces, spokesperson says

Israel prepared for weeks-long Iran campaign, unlikely to deploy ground forces, spokesperson says by : Reuters Source link

South Africa’s economy is picking up, but hasn’t reached a turning point yet – economist

In presenting the 2026 national budget to South Africa’s parliament on 25 February, finance minister Enoch Godongwana characterised this as the turning point in South Africa’s public finances – heralding improved confidence, increased growth and…

Dogs can detect trafficked wildlife hidden in shipping containers from tiny air samples

Wildlife trafficking is a global crisis impacting at least 4,000 species of plants and animals, including mammals, reptiles, birds, corals and rare plants. A shocking case from 2025 involved the seizure of 3.7 tonnes of…

Iran conflict disrupts global shipping as tankers are stranded, damaged

Iran conflict disrupts global shipping as tankers are stranded, damaged by : Reuters Source link

South Africa’s minibus taxi industry runs on social bonds – reform must accept this

South Africa’s minibus taxi industry is the backbone of the country’s public transport system. Every day, millions of commuters rely on it. In many low-income and peri-urban communities, there is no real alternative. They account…

Swiss National Bank’s profits down in 2025

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) made a Sfr26.1 billion ($33.66 billion) profit in 2025, a significant reduction on the Sfr67.3 billion profit it posted last year. The bank’s annual results, released yesterday (March 2), detailed a…

Biometric IDs are being rolled out in Africa. Study reveals the risks and pitfalls

Across Africa, governments are introducing digital systems that use individuals’ unique physical measurements to identify them. These systems collect citizens’ biometric and personal data and use it to give people access to essential public services…

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AI has powerful uses for First Nations oral cultural knowledge. Here’s how

Donald Trump has made some bold claims on the US economy. But how do they stack up against the data?

ECB to promote women’s financial literacy with fitness tracker

Israel prepared for weeks-long Iran campaign, unlikely to deploy ground forces, spokesperson says

South Africa’s economy is picking up, but hasn’t reached a turning point yet – economist

Dogs can detect trafficked wildlife hidden in shipping containers from tiny air samples

Iran conflict disrupts global shipping as tankers are stranded, damaged

South Africa’s minibus taxi industry runs on social bonds – reform must accept this

Swiss National Bank’s profits down in 2025

Biometric IDs are being rolled out in Africa. Study reveals the risks and pitfalls

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